What are the symptoms of gastroparesis?

Nausea and vomiting: Gastroparesis is a delay in the emptying of the stomach contents into the small intestine. Patients will feel full early when they begin eating. The condition is seen in diabetes, low thyroid function, viral infections and may occur as a result of certain medications. The diagnosis is confirmed by a nuclear medicine gastric emptying study. Small, multiple, low fat meals are a preferred diet.

The short answer: Gastroparesis is a chronic condition associated with many diseases, diabetes, hypothyroidism, cortisol deficiency and other endocrine disorders. Post surgical conditions, neurological diseases, infections and a host of other diseases are also associated. Symptoms include early satiety, nausea and vomiting,diarrhea, abd.distention and possible obstruction. See your physician for consult. Good luck